释义 |
preˈventingly, adv. rare. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a preventing manner; so as to prevent, anticipate, keep from occurring, etc.
c1557Abp. Parker Ps. cxix. 361 The dawning day preuentingly I cried most earnest than Trust fast I did thy words for why my hope therby I wan. 1619W. Sclater Exp. 1 Thess. (1630) 206 How necessary comfort and confirmation was for this people, Paul here preuentingly sheweth. 1678A. Walker Lady Warwick 99 Before I could suggest the reasons, she preventingly replied, she would never give less than the third part. |